JVC R S11 Manual

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3  Select a tone.
4  Adjust the sound elements of the selected 
tone.
 
1  Adjust the frequency.
 
2  Adjust the level.
Selecting a preset sound mode
You can select a preset sound mode suitable to the music genre (iEQ: intelligent equalizer).
Preset value setting for each sound mode
Sound 
modePreset value
BASS (bass)MID (mid-range)TRE (treble)LOUD
(loudness)
Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q Freq. Level Q
USER60 Hz 00 Q1.25 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz 00 Fix
OFF ROCK100 Hz +03 Q1.0 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Fix
CLASSIC80 Hz +01 Q1.25 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Fix
POP100 Hz +02 Q1.25 1.0 kHz +01 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +02 Fix
HIP HOP60 Hz +04 Q1.0 1.0 kHz –02 Q1.0 10.0 kHz +01 Fix
JAZZ80 Hz +03 Q1.25 1.0 kHz 00 Q1.25 10.0 kHz +03 Fix
Freq.: Frequency   Q: Quality slope
  Storing your own sound mode
You can adjust the sound modes and store your own 
adjustments in memory.
•  The adjustment you make will be stored for the 
currently selected sound mode (iEQ) including 
“USER.”
1  Select a sound mode.
2  Enter the adjustment mode.
  This mode will be canceled if no operations are 
done for about 5 seconds.
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FADER *2
Adjust the front and rear speaker 
balance.R06 to F06
BALANCE *
3
Adjust the left and right speaker 
balance.L06 to R06
LOUD *
4 (loudness)
Boost low and high frequencies to 
produce a well-balanced sound at a 
low volume level.LOUD ON or 
LOUD OFF
SUB.W *
1 (subwoofer)
Adjust the subwoofer output level.00 to 08, 
initial: 04
VOL ADJ (volume adjust)
Adjust the volume level of each source 
(except FM), compared to the FM 
volume level. The volume level will 
automatically increase or decrease 
when you change the source.
•  Before making an adjustment, 
select the source you want to adjust.–05 to +05, 
initial: 00
VOLUME
Adjust the volume.00 to 50 or 
00 to 30 *
5
*1  Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W” 
(see page 24).
*
2  If you are using a two-speaker system, set the fader 
level to “00.”
*
3  This adjustment will not affect the subwoofer output.
*4  Loudness setting will be applied to all sound modes.
*5  Depending on the amplifier gain control setting. (See 
page 25 for details.)  
3  Adjust the quality slope (Q).
Sound 
elementsRange/selectable items
BASS MID TRE
Frequency 60 Hz
80 Hz
100 Hz
200 Hz500 Hz
1.0 kHz
1.5 kHz
2.5 kHz10.0 kHz
12.5 kHz
15.0 kHz
17.5 kHz
Level (LVL) –06 to 
+06–06 to 
+06–06 to 
+06
Q Q1.0
Q1.25
Q1.5
Q2.0Q0.5
Q0.75
Q1.0
Q1.25Fix
  BASS: Bass   MID: Mid-range   TRE: Treble
5  Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust other sound 
tones.
  The adjustment made will be stored automatically. 
  Adjusting the sound
You can adjust the sound characteristics to your 
preference.
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23SETTINGS
3  Adjust the PSM item selected.
4  Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust other PSM 
items if necessary.
5  Finish the procedure.
You can change PSM (Preferred Setting Mode) items 
listed in the table below and on pages 24 and 25.
1  Enter the PSM settings.
2  Select a PSM item.
General settings — PSM
IndicationsItem
(       : Initial)Setting, [reference page]
DEMO
Display 
demonstration• DEMO ON
• DEMO OFF:  The display demonstration will be activated automatically if no 
operation is done for about 20 seconds, [4].
:  Cancels.
CLOCK DISP *
1
Clock display• CLOCK ON
• CLOCK OFF:  The clock time is always shown on the display when the power is 
turned off.
:   Cancels; pressing DISP will show the clock time for about 5 seconds 
when the power is turned off, [4].
CLOCK HOUR
Hour adjustment1 – 12[Initial: 1 (1:00)], [4].
CLOCK MIN
Minute adjustment00 – 59[Initial: 00 (1:00)], [4].
*
1  If the power supply is not interrupted by turning off the ignition key of your car, it is recommended that you select 
“CLOCK OFF” to save the car’s battery.
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Indications Item
(       : Initial)Setting, [reference page]
CLOCK ADJ *
2
Clock adjustment• AUTO
• OFF:  The built-in clock is automatically adjusted using the clock data 
provided via the satellite radio channel.
:  Cancels.
TIME ZONE *
2, *3
Time zone— :  Select your residential area from one of the time zones for clock 
adjustment.
EASTERN, ATLANTIC, NEWFOUND, ALASKA, PACIFIC, MOUNTAIN, 
CENTRAL
DST *
2, *3
Daylight savings 
time• DST ON
• DST OFF:  Activates daylight savings time if your residential area is subject to 
DST.
:  Cancels.
SID *
4
SIRIUS ID— :  Your SIRIUS identification number scrolls on the display 5 seconds 
after “SID” is selected, [17].
DIMMER
Dimmer• AUTO
• ON
• OFF:  Dims the display and button illumination when you turn on the 
headlights.
:  Activates dimmer.
:  Cancels.
SCROLL *
5, *6
Scroll • ONCE
• AUTO
• OFF:   Scrolls the displayed information once.
:   Repeats scrolling (at 5-second intervals).
:   Cancels. 
•  Pressing DISP for more than one second can scroll the display 
regardless of the setting.
L/O MODE
Line output mode• REAR
• SUB.W:  Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting the rear 
speakers (through an external amplifier).
:  Select if the REAR LINE OUT terminals are used for connecting a 
subwoofer (through an external amplifier).
SUB.W FREQ *
7
Subwoofer cutoff 
frequency• LOW
• MID
• HIGH:  Frequencies lower than 90 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
:  Frequencies lower than 135 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
:  Frequencies lower than 180 Hz are sent to the subwoofer.
SUB.W PHASE *
7
Subwoofer phase• 180 DEG
• 0 DEG:  Select either “0 DEG” or “180 DEG” which reproduces a better sound.
*
2  Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio or XM Satellite radio is connected.
*3  Displayed only when “CLOCK ADJ” is set to “AUTO.”
*4  Displayed only when SIRIUS Satellite radio is connected.
*5  Some characters or symbols will not be shown correctly (or will be blanked) on the display.
*6  Not applicable to HD Radio text scrolling.
*7  Displayed only when “L/O MODE” is set to “SUB.W.”
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Indications Item
(       : Initial)Setting, [reference page]
EXT INPUT *
8, *9
External input• CHANGER
• EXT INPUT:  To connect a JVC CD changer, [16], or an Apple iPod, [19].
:  To connect portable audio player to the CD changer jack, [20].
TAG DISPLAY
Tag display• TAG ON
• TAG OFF:  Shows the Tag information while playing MP3/WMA tracks.
:  Cancels.
AMP GAIN
Amplifier gain 
control• LOW POWER
• HIGH POWER:  VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 30. (Select this if the maximum power of the 
speaker is less than 50 W to avoid damaging the speaker.)
:  VOLUME 00 – VOLUME 50.
IF BAND
Intermediate 
frequency band• AUTO
• WIDE:  Increases the tuner selectivity to reduce interference noises between 
adjacent stations. (Stereo effect may be lost.)
:  Subject to interference noises from adjacent stations, but sound 
quality will not be degraded and the stereo effect will remain.
AREA
Tuner channel 
interval• AREA US
• AREA EU
• AREA SA:  When using in North/Central/South America. AM/FM intervals are set 
to 10 kHz/200 kHz.
:  When using in any other areas. AM/FM intervals are set to 9 kHz/
50 kHz (100 kHz during auto search).
:  When using in South American countries where FM interval is 
100 kHz. AM interval is set to 10 kHz.
*
8  Displayed only when one of the following sources is selected—FM, AM, CD, BLUETOOTH, AUX IN.
*9  Not required for HD Radio broadcast/SIRIUS/XM tuners.
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 AUTO ANSWER
ON:  The unit answers the incoming calls 
automatically.
OFF:  The unit does not answer the calls 
automatically. Answer the calls manually.
REJECT:  The unit rejects all incoming calls.
 MSG NOTICE (message notice)
ON *1:  The unit informs you of the arrival of 
a message by ringing and displaying 
“RCV MESSAGE” (receiving message).
OFF:  The unit does not inform you of the arrival of 
a message.
 MIC SETTING (microphone setting)
Adjust the built-in microphone volume, 
[LEVEL 01/02/03].
 PHONEBOOK
Load the phone book of the Bluetooth phone to the 
unit. (You can load up to 50 phone numbers.)
•  Before using this function, make sure that the 
Bluetooth phone is connected.
 INITIALIZE
YES:  Initialize all settings you have made in the 
Bluetooth menu.
NO:  Return to the previous screen.
 INFORMATION
NAME:  Name of the unit (as shown on 
Bluetooth devices).
ADDRESS:  Address of the unit.
VERSION:  Hardware and software versions of 
the Bluetooth module.
PHONE NAME*
2:  Name of the connected Bluetooth 
phone.
AUDIO NAME*
2:  Name of the connected Bluetooth 
audio player.
*
1  If the connected Bluetooth phone does not support 
text message notification (via Bluetooth), the unit will 
not receive any notification upon the arrival of a text 
message.
*
2  Appears only when a Bluetooth phone/audio player is 
connected.
You can change the settings listed on the right column 
according to your preference.
1  Enter the Bluetooth menu.
2  Select “SETTINGS.”
3  Select a setting item.
 AUTO CNNCT 
= AUTO ANSWER = 
MSG NOTICE *1 = MIC SETTING  = 
PHONEBOOK 
= INITIALIZE = INFORMATION 
= (back to the beginning)
4  Change the setting accordingly.
  •  If “PHONEBOOK” is selected in step 3, enter the 
PIN code both for this unit and Bluetooth phone 
(see pages 10 and 11: steps 4 and 5), then press 
5 to exit.
Setting menu (       : Initial)
 AUTO CNNCT (connect)
When the unit is turned on, the connection is 
established automatically with...
OFF:  No Bluetooth device.
LAST:  The last connected Bluetooth device.
Bluetooth settings
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Title assignment
You can assign titles to 30 station frequencies (FM and 
AM) using 8 characters (maximum) for each title.
•  When HD Radio tuner box is connected, this feature 
will be disable.
1  Select a station you want to assign a title 
(see also page 8).
2  Show the title entry screen.
3  Assign a title.
 
1  Select a character.
 
2  Move to the next (or previous) character 
position.
 
3  Repeat steps 1 and 2 until you finish 
entering the title.
4  Finish the procedure.
To erase the entire title
In step 2 above...
More about this unit
  Basic operations
Turning on the power
•  By pressing SRC on the unit, you can also turn on the 
power. If the source is ready, playback also starts.
Turning off the power
•  If you turn off the power while listening to a track, 
playback will start from where it had been stopped 
previously next time you turn on the power.
  Tuner operations
Storing stations in memory
•  During SSM search...
  –  All previously stored stations are erased and the 
stations are stored anew.
  –  Received stations are preset in No. 1 (lowest 
frequency) to No. 6 (highest frequency).
  –  When SSM is over, the station stored in No. 1 will 
be automatically tuned in.
•  When storing a station manually, the previously 
preset station is erased when a new station is stored 
in the same preset number.
  Disc operations
Caution for DualDisc playback
•  The Non-DVD side of a “DualDisc” does not comply 
with the “Compact Disc Digital Audio” standard. 
Therefore, the use of Non-DVD side of a DualDisc on 
this product may not be recommended.
General
•  This unit has been designed to reproduce 
CDs/CD Texts, and CD-Rs (Recordable)/CD-RWs 
(Rewritable) in audio CD (CD-DA), MP3 and WMA 
formats.
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•  When a disc is inserted upside down, “PLEASE” and 
“EJECT” appear alternately on the display. Press 
0 to 
eject the disc.
•  In this manual, words “track” and “file” are 
interchangeably used.
•  While fast-forwarding or reversing on an MP3 or 
WMA disc, you can only hear intermittent sounds.
•  If you change the source while listening to a disc, 
playback stops.
  Next time you select “CD” as the playback source, 
playback will start from where it had been stopped 
previously.
•  After ejecting a disc, “NO DISC” appears and you 
cannot operate some of the buttons. Insert another 
disc or press SRC to select another playback source.
•  If the ejected disc is not removed within 15 seconds, 
it is automatically inserted into the loading slot again 
to protect it from dust. Playback starts automatically.
Playing a CD-R or CD-RW
•  Use only “finalized” CD-Rs or CD-RWs.
•  This unit can only play back files of the same type as 
those detected first if a disc includes both audio CD 
(CD-DA) files and MP3/WMA files.
•  This unit can play back multi-session discs; however, 
unclosed sessions will be skipped while playing.
•  Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs may not play back on this 
unit because of their disc characteristics, or for the 
following reasons:
  –  Discs are dirty or scratched.
  –  Moisture condensation has occurred on the lens 
inside the unit.
  –  The pickup lens inside the unit is dirty.
  –  The files on the CD-R/CD-RW are written using the 
“Packet Write” method.
  –  There are improper recording conditions (missing 
data, etc.) or media conditions (stained, scratched, 
warped, etc.).
•  CD-RWs may require a longer readout time since the 
reflectance of CD-RWs is lower than that of regular 
CDs.•  Do not use the following CD-Rs or CD-RWs:
  –  Discs with stickers, labels, or a protective seal stuck 
to the surface.
  –  Discs on which labels can be directly printed by an 
ink jet printer.
  Using these discs under high temperature or high 
humidity may cause malfunctions or damage to the 
unit.
Playing an MP3/WMA disc
•  This unit can play back MP3/WMA files with the 
extension code  or  (regardless of 
the letter case—upper/lower).
•  This unit can show the names of albums, artists 
(performer), and Tag (Version 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 
2.4) for MP3 files and for WMA files.
•  This unit can display only one-byte characters. No 
other characters can be correctly displayed.
•  This unit can play back MP3/WMA files meeting the 
conditions below:
  –  Bit rate of MP3: 32 kbps — 320 kbps
  –  Sampling frequency of MP3:
    48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz (for MPEG-1)
    24 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 16 kHz (for MPEG-2)
  –  Bit rate of WMA: 
    32 kbps — 192 kbps 
  –  Disc format: ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, Romeo, 
Joliet, Windows long file name
•  The maximum number of characters for file/folder 
names vary depending on the disc format used 
(includes 4 extension characters— or 
).
  –  ISO 9660 Level 1: up to 12 characters
  –  ISO 9660 Level 2: up to 31 characters
  –  Romeo *: up to 128 characters
  –  Joliet *: up to 64 characters
  –  Windows long file name *: up to 128 characters
* The parenthetic figure is the maximum number of 
characters for file/folder names in case the total 
number of files and folders is 271 or more.
•  This unit can recognize a total of 512 files, 
200 folders, and 8 hierarchical levels.
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•  This unit can play back files recorded in VBR (variable 
bit rate).
  Files recorded in VBR have a discrepancy in the 
elapsed time display, and do not show the actual 
elapsed time. In particular, this difference becomes 
noticeable after performing the search function.
•  This unit cannot play back the following files:
  –  MP3 files encoded in MP3i and MP3 PRO format.
  –  MP3 files encoded in an inappropriate format.
  –  MP3 files encoded with Layer 1/2.
  –  WMA files encoded in lossless, professional, and 
voice format.
  –  WMA files which are not based upon Windows 
Media ® Audio.
  –  WMA files copy-protected with DRM.
  –  Files which have data such as AIFF, ATRAC3, etc.
•  The search function works but search speed is not 
constant.
  Bluetooth operations
General
•  While driving, do not perform complicated operation 
such as dialing the numbers, using phone book, etc.
  When you perform these operations, stop your car in 
a safe place.
•  Some Bluetooth devices may not be able to connect 
to this unit depending on the Bluetooth version of 
the device.
•  Some operations and display information may be 
different according to the connected phone.
•  This unit may not work for some Bluetooth devices.
•  Connecting condition may vary depending on the 
circumstances around you.
•  When the unit is turned off, the device is 
disconnected.
Warning messages for Bluetooth operations
• ERROR CNNCT (Error Connection):
  The device is registered but the connection has failed. 
Connect the device again. (See page 11.)
• ERROR
  Try the operation again. If “ERROR” appears again, 
check if the device supports the function you have 
tried.• PLEASE WAIT
  The unit is preparing to use the Bluetooth function. If 
the message does not disappear, turn off and turn on 
the unit, then connect the device again (or reset the 
unit).
• PLS RESET
  Reset the unit and try the operation again. If 
“PLS RESET” appears again, consult your nearest JVC 
car audio dealers.
  HD Radio reception
•  Many HD Radio stations also offer more than one 
channel of programming. This service is called 
multicasting.
•  During SSM search, all stations including 
conventional FM/AM stations are searched and stored 
for the selected band.
•  To find HD Radio stations in your area, visit www.
hdradio.com .
  Satellite radio
•  You can also connect the JVC SIRIUS radio PnP 
(Plug and Play), using the JVC SIRIUS radio adapter, 
KS-U100K (not supplied) to the CD changer jack on 
the rear. 
  By turning on/off the power of the unit, you can turn 
on/off the JVC PnP. However, you cannot control it 
from this unit.
•  To know more about SIRIUS Satellite radio or to sign 
up, visit .
•  For the latest channel listings and programming 
information, or to sign up for XM Satellite radio, visit 
.
  iPod
•  You can control the following types of iPods through 
the interface adapter.
  –  iPod with dock connector (3rd Generation)
  –  iPod with Click Wheel (4th Generation)
  –  iPod mini
  –  iPod photo
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•  Microsoft and Windows Media are either registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the United States and/or other countries.
•  The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by 
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks 
by Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) is under 
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those 
of their respective owners.
•  HD Radio ™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are 
proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.
•  “SIRIUS” and the SIRIUS dog logo are registered 
trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc.
•  XM and its corresponding logos are registered 
trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
•  “SAT Radio,” the SAT Radio logo and all related marks 
are trademarks of SIRIUS Satellite Radio Inc., and XM 
Satellite Radio, Inc.
•  iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the 
U.S. and other countries.
  –  iPod nano *1
  –  iPod video (5th Generation) *2
 *1  When you connect the iPod nano to the interface 
adapter, be sure to disconnect the headphones; 
otherwise, no sound is heard.
 *
2  It is not possible to browse video files on the 
“Videos” menu while the iPod is connected to the 
interface adapter.
•  If the iPod does not play correctly, please update your 
iPod software to the latest version. For details about 
updating your iPod, visit .
•  When you turn on this unit, the iPod is charged 
through this unit.
•  While the iPod is connected, all operations from the 
iPod are disabled. Perform all operations from this 
unit.
•  The text information may not be displayed correctly.
•  If the text information includes more than 11 
characters, it scrolls on the display. This unit can 
display up to 40 characters.
Notice:
When operating an iPod, some operations may not 
be performed correctly or as intended. In this case, 
visit the following JVC web site: 
  Title assignment 
•  If you try to assign titles to more than 30 station 
frequencies, “NAME FULL” appears. Delete unwanted 
titles before assignment.
  General settings—PSM 
•  “AUTO” setting for “DIMMER” may not work correctly 
on some vehicles, particularly on those having a 
control dial for dimming.
  In this case, change the “DIMMER” setting to any 
other than “AUTO.”
•  If you change the “AMP GAIN” setting from 
“HIGH POWER” to “LOW POWER” while the 
volume level is set higher than “VOLUME 30,” the 
unit automatically changes the volume level to 
“VOLUME 30.”
Detaching the control panel
Attaching the control panel
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